How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Dekalb County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Stone Mountain, Georgia | Louisville, Georgia |
| Total Enrollment | 92,368 | 2,059 |
| Number of Schools | 131 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Dekalb County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,594 | $15,036 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.7% | 20.8% |
| State Revenue | 32.7% | 45.5% |
| Local Revenue | 51.6% | 33.7% |
Dekalb County
Federal State Local
Jefferson County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Dekalb County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.2% | 19.5% |
| African American | 57.2% | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.4% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 6.2% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.0% | 100.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Dekalb County | Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 255 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 22 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 413.1:1 | 339.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 42.9% |
School Types
Dekalb County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 8
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Jefferson County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.